Enabling Internet on fresh Windows Server 2008 install
Posted By Chris Stinson in Windows on July 15, 2007
When you install Windows Server (Longhorn) 2008, if you wish to connect to the internet through a wireless card you need to perform a few steps first.
The server is completely locked down when installed, which is good for servers, but bad for ease of use.
Open up Windows Firewall -> Select Exceptions Tab -> Select Network Discovery. Click OK.
This will allow Windows to discover networks that you are connected to. This is important for connecting to the internet.
Open up Control Panel -> Go to Network and Sharing Center -> Under Sharing and Discovery click Network Discovery -> Click Turn on network discovery -> Click Apply.
Now you should be able to connect to a workgroup / wireless router.
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1 Comment
Great tip. The problem isn’t just limited to wireless. I had the same issue with our wired network and spent a few hours looking for this answer. Worked like a charm.
Thanks